Significant delays plagued the M5 this evening following a severe car fire between junctions 25 and 26 near Taunton. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly to the incident, which was reported around …
A man who could barely respond to basic police questions has been banned from driving for five years after being caught under the influence of drugs behind the wheel. On Monday, August 22, a silver Mercedes B-Class was …
Following the impact of Storm Bram, ten areas across Somerset are currently under flood alert. Authorities have advised locals, especially those in the most vulnerable zones, to move their families and pets to safer locations …
Avon and Somerset Police have released CCTV footage as part of their ongoing investigation into a “truly horrendous” sexual assault that occurred at Byron Recreation Park in Weston-super-Mare on Saturday, December 6. Around …
A serious crash on the A39 Porlock Hill has led to the road’s closure, leaving multiple individuals trapped at the scene. Emergency services arrived promptly and are working diligently despite difficult weather conditions to …
The family of Geoffrey King, a beloved grandfather and longtime hospital porter, has received a significant six-figure settlement after he passed away from mesothelioma, a deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Mr. King …
Storm Bram has battered Somerset, prompting the issuance of 26 flood alerts across the region. Authorities have also put out two weather warnings in response to the escalating threat posed by heavy rainfall and strong winds. …
Storm Bram has firmly impacted Somerset, leading to a significant rise in flood alerts across the region. Officials have raised 26 flood alerts, signaling potential flooding and urging residents to stay vigilant. In response …
A power cut has left approximately 2,500 residents in Weston-super-Mare without electricity. Utility engineers are currently on-site, working diligently to identify the cause and restore power as quickly as possible. …
Yeovil Hospital’s maternity unit in Somerset may reopen gradually rather than all at once, according to senior NHS officials. The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust had temporarily closed the hospital’s special care baby unit …
In the early hours of Saturday, December 6, firefighters responded to a kitchen fire in a mid-terraced property in Bridgwater. The alarm was raised at 2:13 am, prompting Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue to dispatch three …
Somerset is currently facing significant flood threats, with numerous warnings and alerts issued by authorities. Residents are being urged to remain vigilant as heavy rainfall continues to impact the region, potentially …
Weston-super-Mare has recently been the stage for a series of unexpected and newsworthy events that caught locals by surprise. From bomb squads responding to suspicious items, to the discovery of hazardous picnic benches, and …
A growing movement to lower Bath’s speed limit to 20mph has gained momentum, with a petition now exceeding 100 signatures. The campaign was initiated by local advocate Guy Hodgson after a fatal motorcycle collision on the A36 …
Firefighters from Chard were dispatched to Stibbear Lane in Donyatt at approximately 6:39 pm on December 2nd after reports of a person trapped in their vehicle by rising floodwaters. Upon reaching the scene, crews found the …